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The Sundarbans
Location: Bangladesh, India; Ecological Importance: Largest mangrove forest, protection from floods; Threats: Sea-level rise, deforestation, poaching.
The Pantanal
Location: Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay; Ecological Importance: Largest tropical wetland, high biodiversity; Threats: Deforestation, pollution, climate change.
Florida Everglades
Location: Florida, USA; Ecological Importance: Unique diversity of fauna and flora, water purification; Threats: Urban development, invasive species, pollution.
Camargue
Location: France; Ecological Importance: Important bird habitat, biodiversity hotspot; Threats: Industrial pollution, habitat loss, climate change.
Wadden Sea
Location: Denmark, Germany, Netherlands; Ecological Importance: Rich marine biodiversity, bird migration area; Threats: Sea level rise, pollution, shipping traffic.
Danube Delta
Location: Romania, Ukraine; Ecological Importance: Largest European delta, rich in fish fauna; Threats: Pollution, canalisation, overfishing.
Louisiana Bayou
Location: Louisiana, USA; Ecological Importance: Flood control, habitat for species; Threats: Oil spills, coastal erosion, hurricane damage.
Doñana National Park
Location: Spain; Ecological Importance: Important for migratory birds, endangered species habitat; Threats: Agricultural runoff, water extraction, tourism.
Mesopotamian Marshes
Location: Iraq, Iran; Ecological Importance: Biodiversity, cultural heritage; Threats: Drainage, oil industry, overfishing.
Cheyenne Bottoms
Location: Kansas, USA; Ecological Importance: Critical stopover for migratory shorebirds; Threats: Sedimentation, pollution, water diversion.
Okefenokee Swamp
Location: Georgia, Florida, USA; Ecological Importance: Biodiversity hotspot, water filtration; Threats: Wildfires, drought, development pressure.
Sudd Wetland
Location: South Sudan; Ecological Importance: One of the largest freshwater wetlands, carbon sink; Threats: Agriculture expansion, oil exploration, prolonged droughts.
Okavango Delta
Location: Botswana; Ecological Importance: Inland delta, supports diverse wildlife; Threats: Water extraction, invasive species, tourism pressure.
Great Dismal Swamp
Location: Virginia, North Carolina, USA; Ecological Importance: Unique wildlife refuge, carbon sink; Threats: Logging, fire suppression, climate change.
Pribilof Islands Wetlands
Location: Alaska, USA; Ecological Importance: Breeding ground for seabirds and marine mammals; Threats: Climate change, ocean acidification, fishing industry.
Mekong Delta
Location: Vietnam; Ecological Importance: Rice production, fish biodiversity; Threats: Rising sea levels, upstream damming, overfishing.
Kakadu Wetlands
Location: Australia; Ecological Importance: Key waterbird habitat, cultural values; Threats: Invasive species, mining, climate change.
Niger Delta Wetlands
Location: Nigeria; Ecological Importance: High biodiversity, supports fishery industry; Threats: Oil spills, habitat destruction, artisanal refining.
Po Delta
Location: Italy; Ecological Importance: Important bird habitat, deltaic ecosystem; Threats: Industrial pollution, eutrophication, climate change.
Peat Bogs of Ireland
Location: Ireland; Ecological Importance: Carbon storage, unique flora and fauna; Threats: Peat extraction, drainage, agriculture.
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